Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation to approve a ban on plastic bags at supermarkets. The City Council voted 13 to 1 to phase out plastic bags over the next 16 months. Shoppers will need to bring reusable bags or purchase paper bags.

Air France-KLM has announced that it will start flying planes in September using a blend of kerosene and used cooking oil. More than 200 flights between Paris and Amsterdam will be the first to embrace the alternative fuel.